Invitations Inspirations.....flashes welcome

These are mine...

I know they aren't to everyone's taste but I am really pleased with them ;-)

I designed them myself using Microsoft Publisher and my OH got them printed out for free at work [he works at a printers]!

Wow they're great, wouldn't really go with our style of wedding but can't believe you made those yourself. I might have to have a play around with that software!

We are having these from Debenhams. It took us ages to find ones which weren't covered in lace, diamantes, butterflies or pearls. Nothing worng with any of those things but not me at all! This was the only one OH and I thought was OK. By this point I was so sick of looking I just ordered them. Not the best attitude but never mind. I really like them now and the few RSVPs we've had so far said how nice they are.

Miss Pickle and Rosco.....they're great! We're probably going to go down the lace and pearl avenue, hand made all going to plan lol! I agree though with OP that the invitation sets the scene so continue to shop around until you find something you're happy with! xx

There are lots of lovely stationery companies on here that can help. I'm sure they'll all comment at some point tonight.

But please feel free to take a peek at my work in my links below.

Jen xx

These are ours. I know they will not be everyone's taste or style, but I am really pleased with them. We wanted something to reflect our the feel of our day, and nothing too girly! I have made these inserts for extra information also.

Rosco i like those, I feel like that will be me, just buying something because I can't be bothered anymore, at least yours are lovely so a decision well made. i will take a look at your links when I am at home tonight. All the other ones are nice too - you deserve extra points for DIY stationary x

There are lot's of things about these days from the more traditional to the very modern. Email me if you'd like to have a chat. I also offer a free no obligation design service.

Laser Cut

Wooden

Acrylic

Lot's of options and materials.

Nat

Haven't got any pictures I can share yet, but if you've already decided on a theme, I'd really play with that!

we have a Japanese theme for our wedding, and have designed a template to look like a holiday brochure

completely agree that they give guests a feeling of what type of wedding they're in for, as well as allowing you guys to show off your personality a bit~

These are ours:

Good luck with your search!

I think we are having these by Folded Paper Designs (London wedding).

I've made pocketfolds - this is just the first practice really but it will give you an idea! The patterned card is from one of those big pads with loads of different patterns in so they'll all be slightly different. The design on the front might well be changing again yet.

These are ours (OoC and invitation minus the wording) - homemade and designed to reflect our 'winter glam' theme - apologies if pics are enormous and round the wrong way!

Trish2014

Where did you get all the materials to make these? Maybe I should make my own - has it worked out a lot cheaper?

It has taken me ages to find something I liked as all the commercial stuff out there is not really us. Did think about using running numbers as we run marathons but wasn't grabbing me visually so we are sending everyone an invitation via a 7 inch single which will have a personal meaning to the guest or be wedding themed. We will design our own covers and stickers based around our colours. Am frantically bidding on EBay for relevant singles but really excited about it as we it is so perfect for us. We are thinking about having place names on records too and ideally would like to have the ability for guests to bring their personally chosen single up to the DJ to be played at the reception

My friends sister did this when she got married, and they were brilliant!

These are our STD's. Invites haven't been done yet but you get the idea. It took me aaaaaages to decide on a font and the stripe is something that is used throughout the stationary and decor. We didn't want anything spangly or unoriginal. Simple and elegant was key. I was worried they are a bit girlie but OH says he likes them - even if it's not what he would design!

There will be a magnet on the back to stick to the fridge.

It did work out quite a lot cheaper actually! I was going to buy pocket fold cards and make my own but they weren't that cheap. Instead I bought a pack of 50 plain white 6" x 6" cards with envelopes for £6, and a pad of patterned card for £15:

They do the patterned papers in places like Hobbycraft and online and there's loads of choice in colours etc. I already had some white A4 card and picked up some double sided sellotape - the ribbon was really cheap too and the heart shaped punch was just a few quid. I also got some extra envelopes for the RSVPs. I just made the pockets out of the patterned card which I think adds something to it anyway!

All in all it cost me probably around £30 at the most, and I could get 50 invites out of them (if I needed that many!)

These are all amazing!

BrownEyedGal can I ask where you got yours from? They are really lovely and we are after something similar!

Thanks!

BrownEyedGal- I love your invitations, where are they from?

Thanks very much, that's nice!

We actually designed/made them ourselves. We got the pocketfold/cards from PDA card and craft. They have the option for double sided printing.

I stamped the words/names on, we designed stuff on the computer and printed it onto the cards and the image is hand drawn on. Worked out a lot cheaper and was quite straight forward really, apart from the printer chewing up some of the cards!!

Hi all brides to be. just wanted to show some of my work which I do. I can make anything from invitations to guest books and seating plans. They are all priced really well and until 28/11 I have 10% all items on my website. If you get chance please take a look www.enchantedkeepsakes.co.uk and check out my facebook page, the link is on my website.

Don't forget your seating plans as I have found a lot of brides leaving this til the week before the wedding and panicking! I also have some seating plan guidelines on the website which will really help.

Look forward to speaking with any of you. Melissa x

Hi all brides to be. just wanted to show some of my work which I do. I can make anything from invitations to guest books and seating plans. They are all priced really well and until 28/11 I have 10% all items on my website. If you get chance please take a look www.enchantedkeepsakes.co.uk and check out my facebook page, the link is on my website.

Don't forget your seating plans as I have found a lot of brides leaving this til the week before the wedding and panicking! I also have some seating plan guidelines on the website which will really help.

Look forward to speaking with any of you. Melissa x

LOVE THESE! I'm a sucker for a box bow and especially in black! They look chic!

I had a guestbook made for all the guest to sign. I did it at a small independent bookbinder on clerkenwell road in London. It's such a prescious thing to have. I really recommend it.